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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1520-1535
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(Underministering,) Undirmynistring, vbl. n. [ME vndirmynistringe (Wyclif), vndurmynystring (Purvey); Ministring vbl. n.] Administering, providing (of something). Only in Nisbet, after Purvey. — c1520-c1535 Nisbet Philipp. i 19.
And I wate that this thing sal cum to me into heill be your prayere and the vndirmynistring [W. vndirmynistringe, P. vndurmynystring; L. subministrationem] of the spirit of Jesu Crist
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